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Initiative to integrate AI and Blockchain technology into anime production causes mixed responses in Japan
Japan’s AI and blockchain experts have launched the “AnimeChain” initiative, intended to redefine the anime production ecosystem using AI and blockchain technology, causing mixed reactions in the community.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink has a “strongest character” to fit everyone’s taste
Cygames released the free demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink on January 12 for the PS5 and PS4, and Japanese players seem to be especially impressed by the versatility of the lineup of playable characters.
This Stardew Valley-like RPG combines cozy farming, village building and Chinese fantasy
Immortal Life, Chinese developer YiFang Studio’s in-depth farming RPG, to get full release on January 18 after numerous additions and feedback-based improvements while in early access.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth dev shows off game’s C++ code, other Japanese devs join the trend
Yutaka Ito, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s Technical Manager, shared a snippet of the actual source code of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, garnering a huge response and starting a trend among devs.
Nostalgia for childhood games trends with “I grew up on these streets”
The phrase “I grew up on these streets” has been trending on X, as people recall the nostalgic video game towns that shaped their childhoods.
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Japanese police arrest two people for selling AI generated “obscene” Evangelion posters
The two men made a combined total of over 15 million yen selling explicit AI generated posters of popular female anime characters online.
Indie games
Learn Japanese by taking photos in this cozy new game (Updated)
Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography is a fun new language learning game that helps you learn everyday Japanese by taking photos.
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Nintendo stock hits highest price since listing as Japanese analysts update Switch 2 sales forecasts
Nintendo has risen for three consecutive trading days, temporarily rising to 9,775 yen on January 23. This renewed the company’s highest price since its listing.
